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Gender equity

Gender inequalities are still deep-rooted in every society. Women suffer from lack of access to decent work and face occupational segregation and gender wage gaps. In many situations, they are denied access to basic education and health care and are victims of violence and discrimination. They are under-represented in political and economic decision-making processes.

OTHER LEARNING RESOURCES

A Fairer World has posters, classroom activities, books, DVDs and web links on global issues such as gender equity. Contact us for a complete list of resources available free or on loan to members.

Equal Opportunity Tasmania provides education and information sessions to schools, colleges and community groups which relate to equal opportunity and promoting non–discriminatory practices. Their website has fact sheets on a wide range of discrimination issues. Subscribe to their newsletter, “In Respect of Rights“.

DID YOU KNOW?

One in every three women around the world has been beaten, coerced into sex, or otherwise abused in her lifetime. source

15 million girls marry before the age of 18 each year, the equivalent of 1 every 2 seconds. source

Globally, 1 in 5 girls is denied an education by the daily realities of poverty, violence and discrimination. source

Every 90 seconds, a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth. Most of these deaths are preventable, but due to gender-based discrimination many women are not given the proper education or care they need. source